Introduction to Omsk State Transport University

Omsk State Transport University is one of the oldest higher education institutions in Siberia, Russia. It is famous for training professionals in the field of transportation and has achieved fruitful results in teaching and scientific research in engineering and other related majors.

Overview

The school is located in Omsk, with a student population of about 13,000. It provides undergraduate, master, and doctoral degree education at multiple levels, covering engineering, economics, law, management, science, literature and other disciplines.

History and establishment time

Its history can be traced back to 1900, when the Department of Mechanical and Thermal Engineering of Tomsk Polytechnic Institute began to train engineers for locomotive and coach enterprises. The department was established as an independent school in Tomsk in 1930, moved to Omsk in 1961 and renamed Omsk Railway Engineer College. It was upgraded to a college in 1994 and officially named Omsk State University of Transport in 1997.

School Strength

Faculty: More than 1,300 faculty members, most of whom have professor, associate professor or doctoral degrees and are experienced in teaching and research.

Teaching Achievements: Graduates are widely distributed in the fields of transportation, industry, etc., and some have become corporate executives and contribute to the development of the industry.

Research Strength: Undertakes a number of research projects, 2006 In 2017, the school's quality management system obtained multiple certifications and was recognized by the Russian government and education awards for many times.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on the combination of theory and practice, cultivate students' professional knowledge, and improve students' practical ability and ability to solve practical problems through cooperation with enterprises and internships to meet the needs of industry development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: railway transportation, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, information technology, electrical systems, automated production and control technology, etc.

Key laboratories: Although there is no clear key laboratory, the school has advanced teaching facilities and scientific research equipment to provide support for teaching and scientific research.

Department

There are 6 colleges including the School of Land Transportation Systems, the School of Automated Telecommunications and Information Technology, the School of Electrical Transportation and Power Supply Systems, the School of Management and Economics, as well as the Department of Preparatory Training and Career Guidance, and 3 branches including the Taiga Railway Transportation College.

Ranking

According to the Global University Network (4ICU) ranking, the school ranks 246th in Russia.

Cost

No clear tuition information has been found yet. The school's dormitory conditions are good and the surrounding living facilities are convenient. The accommodation fee is about US$600 / About a month.

Campus Environment

The campus is located in Omsk, an important transportation hub and industrial center in Siberia. There are shops, cafes, restaurants, etc. around the campus, which is convenient for students. The school also provides cultural, sports and other activity venues for students to enrich their extracurricular life.